Get Up on the Right Side of the Bed: 11 Impressively Creative Alarm Clocks

You're a hard-working man and proud of it. Whether heading to work, class, another important meeting, or some weekend outdoor activity, you're kind of guy who likes to dig his hands in and get things done.

But, that doesn't make getting out of bed at the crack of dawn any less of a challenge. It's funny - no matter how many times you do it over the decades, this one thing will be just as painful and groan-worthy tomorrow as it was your first day of Kindergarten.

Maybe it's time to try something new...

If the regular, ringing alarm clock just isn’t cutting it for you anymore, check out this list of creative and unique alarms designed to make stepping (and possibly jumping) out of your comfortable nest easier than ever before.

If you don't wake up on time, you will pay the price with this Wifi Donation Alarm Clock. Connects via WiFi to your online bank account, and donates your real money to an organization when you hit snooze! Learn more »

This alarm clock has a ring that's as loud as thunder! You can adjust the ring and tone however you want, to create the sound that will get you out of bed. Also comes with a vibrating pad that can be put under your mattress, to give you that extra bed-shaking tremor. Learn more »

Want to really piss off your buddy with a wicked prank? Set this flying alarm clock to go off first thing in the morning, and watch him stumble around the room chasing the thing. This is for your best bros only though, because you'll need him to forgive you. And, you'd better hope he laughs at the prank! Learn more »

Trademark Games Gun And Target Recordable Alarm Clock lets you blast your way out of bed! Get the drop on your wakeup routine! With the Gun and Target Alarm Clock you just blast the bullseye to "earn" 5 extra minutes of snooze. Learn more »

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Jamie’s sweet enough to be the girl next door, but with wickedly indescribable edge. She’s smart. She’s sexy. And she knows what men like. Jamie understands what makes a man desirable and also has an eye for the gadgets and gear that discerning gentlemen need.

She’s on her way to a Bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from California State – Fullerton. Jamie spent a few gap years volunteering in Mexico and Brazil first and honing her operational management skills.

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